And the incoming Old Trafford manager wants to make Zlatan Ibrahimovic his first major signing.

Mourinho could be announced as Louis van Gaal’s replacement as early as tomorrow, with his agent Jorge Mendes jetting in to tie up the deal with United officials including executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.

The former Chelsea boss will sign a three-year deal believed to be worth around £10m-a-year if everything is agreed.

He will be given the final say on transfers, something he has craved at previous clubs and led to tension when he wasn’t given such power.

United will also allow him to spend anything he brings in on player sales to turn the Old Trafford club into a force again.

Manchester United's possible starting XI under Jose Mourinho

STARSPORT bring you Manchester United's possible line-up for this season under Jose Mourinho following the signing of Paul Pogba.

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Manchester United's possible starting XI under Jose Mourinho

Van Gaal may have ended a three-year wait for silverware on Saturday with the club’s 12th FA Cup.

But the money men at United are still reeling at missing out on the lucrative Champions League.

United also want to be back challenging for the title and believe Mourinho will be able to attract the best talent even without Champions League football.

Ibrahimovic is the top target after the Sweden star left Paris St-Germain in the summer, but Mourinho will want to strengthen in all departments.

The Portuguese boss told United chiefs he was not willing to wait until after the Euros to take charge.